Lamb Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. boneless lamb, cut in 1-inch cubes
1 clove garlic
4 medium carrots, cut in 2-inch lengths
6 tiny onions
3 small potatoes, pared and cubed
1/2 tsp. dried basil, crushed
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen peas
2 Tbsp. snipped parsley

Preparation

Coat meat with flour.
In a large saucepan, brown meat in a small amount of hot shortening.
Add 3 cups water, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
Cover; simmer 1 hour or until meat is almost tender.
Add carrots, onions, potatoes and basil; cook, uncovered, 20 minutes or until done.
Add peas and parsley.
Cook 5 minutes.
Season with salt and pepper.
Serves 6.